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Vac Sensor Installation
Vacuum Connections within Containment Sump
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VACUUM CONNECTIONS TO A DOUBLE-WALL CONTAINMENT SUMP
Repeat steps 1 - 2 of the Product Line connection instructions for the sump interstice connection, except:
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Install the 1/4” NPT barbed fitting in the interstitial space access port provided in the sump’s wall (if multiple
ports are provided, select the lowest one).
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Connect one end of the tubing to the sump interstice barbed fitting and the other end to the barbed fitting on
the bottom of the plastic valve that is connected to the Vac Sensor/Vac Float pair you labeled ‘S’. Plan enough
tubing so that it isn’t stretched between fittings or have any sharp bends/kinks in it. Cut and install this tubing
and secure tubing ends with spring clamps.
Figure 2-10.- Example Vacuum Termination Fitting - Double-wall Pipe
VACUUM CONNECTIONS TO A DOUBLE-WALL STEEL TANK
Double-walled tanks must provide access for installation of a liquid sensor at the lowest
point of the interstice.
1. Get the tank’s interstitial riser cap, interstitial sensor, cord grip components, 3-way ball valve, 1/4” NPT close
nipple, 1/4” NPT/barbed adapter fitting, and spring clamps from the kit.
2. Assemble the cord grip components and apply sealant to its threads. Screw it into the 1/2” NPT hole in the
cap.
3. Slowly lower the steel tank interstitial sensor into the tank riser until it rests on the bottom of the riser. Push the
end of the sensor’s cable through the loosened cord grip in the cap - being careful not to lift the sensor off
bottom. Apply sealant to the threads of the riser pipe and screw on the cap until tight. Tighten the cable cord
grip.
4. Apply sealant onto the threads of one end of the nipple and screw it into the 1/4” NPT port in the cap. Apply
sealant to the other end of the nipple and screw on the 3-way ball valve. Apply sealant to the threaded end of
the barbed adapter and screw it into the side port of the 3-way ball valve. (see Figure 2-11).
5. Measure a length of 1/4” ID tubing to connect the VAC TEST port on the Vac Sensor (labeled ‘T’) to the tank’s
interstitial 3-way ball valve. Plan enough tubing to avoid sharp bends in it or stretching it. Cut and install this
tubing and secure tubing ends with spring clamps.
6. The Vac Sensor labeled ‘T’, and which is connected to the 3-way ball valve in the tank interstice riser cap, must
be wired together with the tank interstice liquid sensor in the junction box. Locate the ends of the Vac Sensor
cable labeled ‘T’ and the tank interstitial liquid sensor cable, tape them together, and tag them ‘Tank Vac
Sensor’.
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